Temp-Perm or Permanent | £28,000-£32,000 Office-based | 8:30am-4:30pm Mon–Fri
We’re recruiting for a long-established, friendly SME looking for a People & HR Advisor to become a key part of their small office team. The culture is collaborative and supportive with around 7 people in the office.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a well-established role with a full handover from the current person before they leave the business.
This is not a corporate HR role. It’s a varied, hands-on position focused on keeping the people side of the business running smoothly and supporting a close-knit team day to day.
The role can start on a temporary basis with a view to becoming permanent, or permanent from the outset.
The Role
You’ll be the go to person for day to day HR, payroll and office support, working closely with the leadership team and an external legal provider.
This is a practical role suited to someone who enjoys variety and being relied upon, and who brings a calm, common-sense approach to HR.
Key Responsibilities for the People & HR Advisor
People & HR Advisor
Managing day to-day HR administration for a workforce of approx. 30 people
Carrying out DBS checks and Right to Work checks
Supporting onboarding of employees, freelancers and seasonal staff
Managing maternity and employee lifecycle administration
Acting as first point of contact for general HR queries
Liaising with the external HR advisory partner and implementing updates to employment legislation
Supporting managers with occasional employee matters when required
Administrative and organisational support to the two Directors
Payroll (Part of the role - training available)
Processing monthly payroll for approx. 35 employees and up to 80 during peak season
Maintaining payroll records and liaising with finance where required
Finance & Office Support
Entering invoices and making bank payments
Providing general office and administrative support
Helping wherever needed in a small team environment
About You
This role would suit someone who:
Has previous HR experience
Holds CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 (or equivalent experience)
Is confident supporting day-to-day HR matters
Is happy to take ownership of a small monthly payroll (training available)
Enjoys working in a small, friendly team
Takes a practical and approachable approach to HR
Is organised, proactive and happy to roll their sleeves up
Is confident without being overly corporate or policy-heavy
Payroll experience would be helpful but is not essential
Benefits
30 days holiday plus bank holidays
Flexible full time or term time plus a couple of weeks for the right person
Pension scheme
Friendly and supportive working environment
Full handover and training period
Long term stability in a well-established business
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